The kitchen in Khrushchev has two main disadvantages - a small area (from 5 to 7.5 sq. m.) and low ceilings(2.5 – 2.7 m). And it is often gasified, that is, it has pipes and/or a gas water heater, which greatly spoil the interior. But we also have good news:

• Firstly, the kitchens in most Khrushchev houses did not have load-bearing partitions, which means they can be easily rebuilt.
• Secondly, the problem of small kitchens is so widespread that furniture manufacturers have long adapted to it, and designers have developed a lot of ideas and effective solutions How to make a kitchenette cozy and functional.

Today we will talk about 13 ways to get the most out of a modest “Khrushchev” kitchen and present 90 photos real interiors for your inspiration.

13 solutions for arranging a kitchen in Khrushchev

Solution 1. Combining the kitchen with the living room

It’s not for nothing that this redevelopment option is so popular among owners of Khrushchev-era apartments, because it is simple, super-effective and almost always allowed for non-gas kitchens. Of course, you won’t find extra meters out of nowhere, but at least you can move the dining table into the living room, thereby freeing up space for the work area, and visually the kitchen will seem much more spacious. In addition, the combined premises are good because they create excellent conditions for family communication. So, for example, all family members can be close to each other while doing their own thing, and mothers get the opportunity to cook while keeping an eye on their children. It’s even easier and more fun to organize home holidays and parties in the kitchen-living room.

An example of combining a kitchen and a living room in a one-room Khrushchev house

• However, there are also disadvantages - due to the lack of a partition, culinary odors will penetrate from the kitchen into the living room and permeate all the textiles in the room. The same applies to “kitchen” noises, say, from water released, an extractor hood, a blender, a kettle, etc. Taking a nap while lying on the couch while someone is actively cooking in the kitchen, or making noise while getting ready for work while everyone is sleeping, is unlikely to work . If these disadvantages of a combined kitchen-living room are significant for you, think about Solution No. 2 - moving the partition.

Before breaking down the walls, you will have to go to the BTI, order a redevelopment project and approve it (even if you are sure that the wall is not load-bearing).

Solution 2. Enlarging the kitchen at the expense of adjacent rooms

If a combined kitchen-living room does not fit into your lifestyle, or if your kitchen is gasified, then you can increase its area through the adjacent rooms - the living room, pantry or hallway. Thus, the kitchen will become a little larger, but will remain isolated, which, to be honest, is much more convenient for living. Here are some ideas:

• Most often, the kitchen is enlarged at the expense of the living room by moving the partition. Below is an example plan two-room apartment in Khrushchev before and after renovation.

• If you combine a bathroom with a toilet, replace the bath with a shower, and move the partition, you will be able to expand the kitchen or create a niche for the refrigerator. Such a project is not often legalized, but for those who live on the ground floor, the chances are quite high. The photo below shows an example of a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building, enlarged to include a bathroom, toilet and living room.

And this is what the bathroom looks like after remodeling

Solution 3: Sliding doors or open doorway

Hinged doors in a kitchenette take up a lot of usable space and generally clutter the interior. You can at least rearrange the hinges so that the door opens at the same time. outside, and at most - replace swing door folding or sliding as in the kitchen interior in the photo below.

If the kitchen is not gasified, you can remove the door altogether, leaving the opening open and, perhaps, convert it into a beautiful arch, as shown in the next photo.

And one more piece of advice. When renovating a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building, do not miss the opportunity to move the opening and/or narrow it a little (up to 80-70 cm). Even a couple of tens of free centimeters of the wall often play a big role.

Solution 4. Converting a window sill into a countertop

The window sill is that hidden reserve, by using which you can save space and make the kitchen more functional. But to do this, it needs to be altered a little, namely, built into a kitchen set or turned into a bar counter/table.

• By integrating a window sill into a U-shaped and corner kitchen unit, you can use it as a cutting table, while hiding the radiator and creating additional storage space. True, to do this, during the repair process you will have to slightly raise the window in order to bring the window sill to the level of the floor cabinets.

• Converting a window sill into a bar counter or dining table most often does not require raising the window; you just need to replace the window sill tabletop with a larger tabletop and install one or two supports under it (if you are making a full-fledged table).

When remodeling a window sill, make sure that warm air from the radiator it reached the window. To do this in the new countertop you need to do ventilation holes and decorate them with a decorative lattice. If this is neglected, most likely the window will begin to fog up, which can lead to damage to the finish and the development of fungus and mold.

Solution 5. Bet on modern minimalism or simplified classics

The choice of interior style is a matter of taste, but small rooms are still more advantageous and easier to decorate in a modern way. For example, in Scandinavian or Japanese style, as well as in minimalism, hi-tech or eco style.

Below in the photo you can see an example of a kitchen design in a Khrushchev-era building, decorated in Scandinavian style.

However, lovers of classics and ethnic music should not give up their preferences. You just need to simplify the chosen style a little, for example, by using a minimum of decor, relying on light shades and reflective materials.

And here is an example of a kitchen design in a Khrushchev-era building, decorated in a lighter version of the ethnic style.

Solution 6. Light walls and furniture

In the perception of space, much depends on the color of the walls and overall furniture. A sure-fire way to enlarge a Khrushchev-era mini-kitchen is to decorate most of the interior in white tones.

• If your kitchen lacks natural light or is overcrowded with furniture, opt for monochrome: paint the walls white, choose white furniture, dining table and even curtains on the windows. This way, all the boundaries of space will be erased, and the kitchen will seem airy, even if it is very crowded. Don’t worry about the difficulty of maintenance, because in fact, light surfaces are even more practical than dark ones (with the exception of textiles) and visually make the environment more tidy. And in order to avoid the feeling of hospital sterility, you just need to combine different shades of white with each other and combine spectacular textures and materials.

White kitchen in Khrushchev-studio

By the way, when there is no way to hide pipes and a water heater, white facades and walls, including the apron, are a great help. After all, against such a background, engineering elements will simply not be noticeable.

• If you want to add color to your interior, combine white with one or two complementary shades. Too bright or dark colors use only as accents, otherwise the small kitchen will only get smaller.

• By the way, dark colors can also visually enlarge the kitchen. To do this, you need to formalize them vertical surfaces, for example, an apron, furniture facades, a door or part of a wall, and decorate everything else with a light shade. As a result, the dark area will go deeper, making the space more voluminous.
• If desired White color can be replaced with light gray, beige, blue-gray, pale green, pale yellow or cream.

Solution 7: Optical illusion finishing

To visually expand the walls, the floor should be laid diagonally or, if the kitchen is narrow, across it. The most advantageous pattern for laying a wooden floor is a herringbone pattern or a running pattern. It is important that the floorboards are not too wide and long, as they tend to “compress” the space. The color of the floor can be light or medium-saturated - such coverings are easier to maintain and increase the area. Similar principles work with wall decoration:

• The problem of low ceilings (2.5-2.6 m high), typical for Khrushchev buildings, can be solved by gluing wallpaper with a thin vertical stripe or a diamond pattern on one or two walls.

• If the kitchen is narrow, but has ceilings of at least 2.7 m, do exactly the opposite and paint one of the “end” walls with horizontal stripes to visually expand the room.
• Photo wallpaper with perspective They will convincingly deceive the eye and deprive the kitchen of the feeling of crampedness. The main thing is to decorate most of the interior minimalistically and in neutral colors.

• Often designers use mirror trick, covering an apron, part of a wall in the dining area or one of the walls completely. This technique works especially well if the window is reflected in the mirror, increasing the light in the kitchen. Of course, mirrors require frequent cleaning, so if you cook often, ditch the mirrored backsplash idea and place the mirror away from the stove and sink.

The larger the mirror surface, the larger and lighter the kitchen appears

• Wallpaper with a large and bright pattern should be used to decorate only one wall or small area walls.

Solution 8. Corner or single-row set to the ceiling

In a small kitchen in Khrushchev, a corner or single-row set is optimal.

• A corner set is less compact than a single-row set, but it uses two walls and a corner and allows you to organize more storage spaces and work surfaces. In addition, it is more convenient to cook with this layout, because three working points (sink, refrigerator and stove) are arranged in a triangular pattern. At the same time, there is enough space in the kitchen for a dining room.

• A single-row set is the most compact, therefore it is recommended if the kitchen is very small (4-6 sq. m) or when the priority is the capacity of the dining room rather than the working area.

However, if you move the dining room into the attached living room, there will be enough space for a U-shaped or double-row set. The main thing in these layouts is a free passage between furniture with a width of at least 90 cm, and preferably 100-120 cm.

• The U-shaped set fits well into square rooms. And although it is quite bulky, the kitchen turns out to be very convenient, because everything a cook needs is literally at hand. In a small kitchen in a Khrushchev building, a U-shaped set can be built using a window sill. In the next photo slider you can see the interior of a kitchen with a similar layout and a dining area in the living room.

• A double-row set is more suitable for narrow and elongated kitchens; it can also be very comfortable (provided there is a passage of 100-120 cm) and combined with a window sill.

No matter how you arrange your headset, we recommend that you include several non-standard improvements in it:

• It is better to make the cabinet near the aisle narrower and beveled, then moving around the kitchen will become much more convenient.

• To use the potential of a small kitchen to 100%, you should build the unit up to the ceiling, hide the air duct in an additional tier and arrange cabinets for things that you use only occasionally.
• You can build a couple or three into the base drawers and put all kinds of rolling pins, baking tins, baking sheets and other kitchen items in them.

• Another argument in favor of purchasing a custom-made kitchen is the ability to hide a gas water heater behind the facade. Such a “cabinet” should have neither a bottom nor a top, and a distance of at least 3 cm must be maintained from the speaker body to the cabinet walls. The photo below shows a clear, although not entirely correct, example of integrating a boiler into a cabinet.

Solution 9. Laconic facades

Do you want to achieve maximum lightness and airiness of the interior? Then choose solid fronts without any decor, panels, prints and maybe even without handles. However, gloss or glass inserts will not be superfluous, because they reflect light and visually lighten bulky furniture.

Solution 10. Mini equipment

In the struggle for precious centimeters, mini-format equipment will help out, and perhaps even without sacrificing functionality.

• A dishwasher with a width of 45 cm fully meets the needs of a family of 3-4 people. If 1-2 people live in an apartment, then an even smaller model is suitable - 35-40 cm wide.

• The 55 cm wide refrigerator is quite roomy, as it compensates for the narrowness of the chamber with its height.
• The oven can also be narrow (45 cm).
• A three-burner stove will handle the needs of a standard family, while a two-burner stove will suit a couple or one person. By the way, according to the old SNiP rules, in a Khrushchev-era kitchen the stove should be of a mini format - with no more than three burners.

In addition to mini-appliances, it is worth equipping your mini-kitchen with multifunctional appliances. For example, when choosing a food processor, give preference to a model that squeezes juice and chops meat, and you should choose an oven with a microwave function.

It is advisable to build in all appliances - from the microwave to the refrigerator. This will make your small kitchen look orderly and uncluttered.

Solution 11. Compact and functional dining group

Only from compact and functional furniture can be made lunch group for a small kitchen, otherwise it simply won’t fit.

• For 1-2 people it will not be a problem to choose a small one sliding/folding table, which can easily be increased in case of receiving guests.

• For those who lead a mobile lifestyle, a bar counter or a folding wall table is suitable.

Table with folding wings that double the number of seats

• In the combined kitchen-living room you can place the same bar counter, which will not only become a place for meals, but also divide the space into zones.





• A more traditional option - round or oval table, which fits into the living room better than a rectangular or square table.



• Also you can put it in the living room transformable coffee table, which in an instant turns into a spacious table for 4-6 people.
• Chairs should be selected small and lightweight. It would be good if they were foldable or at least stackable on top of each other.



• We also strongly recommend taking a closer look at polycarbonate invisible chairs. They are inexpensive, fit into any interior, are very practical, and most importantly, do not clutter up tight spaces.




Solution 12. Several small lamps instead of one chandelier

Even the most cramped and crowded kitchen will seem more spacious and comfortable if you create the right lighting in it. And vice versa, no matter how well the design of a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building is planned, poor light will greatly spoil its perception.

• So, for example, the usual central lighting with one chandelier will create unnecessary shadows and “shrink” a small kitchen even more.

What to do? Firstly, make sure that during the day nothing interferes with the penetration of natural light - neither things on the windowsill, nor tulle, nor curtains, nor furniture. Secondly, instead of one chandelier or in addition to it, install several spotlights around the perimeter of the ceiling or wall sconces in several places in the kitchen. Thirdly, highlight the dining area with light by hanging a chandelier directly above the table or installing sconces on the wall near the table. Thanks to this technique, kitchen gatherings will become more pleasant and the interior will become more modern. And of course, don’t forget about illuminating the work area using furniture lighting.



Example proper lighting very small kitchen in Khrushchev

Solution 13. Short curtains

If the kitchen faces north and is sorely lacking daylight, it is highly advisable to leave the window without curtains.



In all other cases, the windows of a small kitchen should be decorated with light and short curtains with minimal gathering. For example, these could be Roman or roller blinds, cafe curtains, vertical or horizontal blinds or ordinary curtains that slightly cover the window sill.

If you live in a Khrushchev-era building and your kitchen area is about 6 square meters, then this article is for you; in this article we will look at how to properly and rationally use the space on. We'll tell you how to place everything a housewife needs in a small area, so that nothing gets in the way, but is at hand. At correct placement kitchen furniture and household appliances, as well as proper lighting of kitchen areas, you can not only free up some space, but also visually increase the area of ​​a small kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building.

Design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev with a refrigerator, correct placement of the refrigerator

Refrigerators are bulky and take up 1/4 of the space in a small Khrushchev-era kitchen, but there are several ways to place a refrigerator in a small-sized Khrushchev-era kitchen.

Fridge - important element for the kitchen, it stores everything you need and all the most delicious things, it also somehow needs to be placed in a small kitchen in Khrushchev

• Choose a refrigerator not standard sizes. Nowadays there is a huge selection of small refrigerators designed for small kitchen.
• Buy a refrigerator with one compartment; you can purchase a freezer separately and place it in a niche. You will win a huge amount square meters if you use this method;
• Built-in refrigerator. If you have one compartment, you can build in your refrigerator, and it will look like a continuation of the kitchen set.
• Freezer on the balcony. If you have a kitchen with a balcony, then ideal option will move the freezer to the balcony, where you can easily use the freezer without any difficulties, and the kitchen will be unloaded from additional furniture.

The main task of the owner of a small kitchen in Khrushchev is to visually increase the area of ​​her kitchen

Correct arrangement of furniture in a small kitchen in Khrushchev

Every housewife feels comfortable in a kitchen where all the necessary things for cooking will be at hand, and nothing unnecessary will get in the way. In order to create interesting interior and design in a small Khrushchev kitchen will require a lot of effort and patience, but everything is possible if you adhere to the rules for creating design in small Khrushchev kitchens. Kitchens come in rectangular and square layout, kitchens of non-standard shape are very rare.

To ensure that furniture does not “eat up” square meters in the kitchen, it is necessary to remove all unnecessary items

In small kitchens it is necessary to place furniture correctly, namely:

• choose a kitchen set with the letter “G” or “P”; it is recommended to arrange all the necessary furniture and appliances in the kitchen in this order;
• choose compact furniture, best suited for Khrushchev - built-in furniture, it will help save space;
• you can remove the doors if you have a hood in the kitchen, thereby widening the opening.

The L-shaped arrangement of furniture in a cramped kitchen in Khrushchev is the most suitable option
If the small kitchen has a square shape, then a U-shaped placement of the kitchen unit is more suitable
Built-in compact furniture- the most suitable option for small kitchen in a Khrushchev apartment

Combining kitchen and balcony in Khrushchev

If a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era apartment has access to a balcony, then due to the area of ​​the balcony, you can increase the space in the kitchen by combining them, or use the balcony, for example, as a dining room. In addition, you can move most of the household appliances to the balcony, which you can use on the balcony. By combining two spaces in this way, you will visually enlarge your small kitchen.

When combining a balcony and a kitchen, you will have to insulate the balcony, install heated floors, plastic double glazed windows so that the balcony is always warm and cozy. Repairs to the balcony and kitchen will have to be carried out simultaneously, since the design of these rooms must be made in the same style. Next in the photo are design options for a kitchen combined with a balcony in a small Khrushchev apartment.

How to visually increase space in a small kitchen

For visual increase space in a small kitchen, it is better to place the kitchen set in the letter “G” or “P”, this way the space is significantly gained. It is better to choose furniture with hinged doors so that nothing interferes with opening required department. There is no need to choose a large dining table with bulky chairs.

A small or retractable table IR with light chairs. Chairs should be chosen light or glass; such chairs will not seem too large and will not take up much space.

Choose furniture with pull-out sections or departments; in such sections you will not only be able to store the necessary things, but you can also use them as a work area

Lighting in a small kitchen in Khrushchev

To visually enlarge a cramped kitchen, you need to use as much light as possible. If you have a kitchen with a balcony, then by combining these two rooms you will get twice as much lighting.

Lifehack for a small kitchen in Khrushchev - roller blinds for windows, they will save space

Choose small chandeliers of a flat shape and light colors for a small kitchen, and place small sconces above the dining table at a distance of 60 cm. To fully illuminate the work areas in a small kitchen, small lamps are placed around the perimeter of the room. Spotlights.

Remember, the more light in the room, the visually the room will look larger

Video - Budget lighting in a small kitchen in Khrushchev

Design of walls and floors in a small kitchen in Khrushchev

And the floor in the small kitchen area The following principles must be followed:

• choose wallpaper and flooring in light shades for the kitchen in Khrushchev, which will visually increase the space;
• if your wallpaper is white, then the floor covering should be made a tone darker, for example, gray;
• choose washable wallpaper, they look perfect in a small kitchen, and the choice itself is more practical.

Below in the photo, see examples of the design of pedestals and floors in a kitchen with a small area in a Khrushchev apartment.

Video - Small kitchen - design ideas for Khrushchev

If you no longer have ideas for designing a small-sized kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building, we suggest watching this video.

Decor in a small kitchen in Khrushchev

It is not advisable to use it in a small kitchen a large number of decorative items, but if you like decorative ornaments, then choose not too large ones:

• place flowers on the windowsill in the kitchen, let them be several small ones flowering plants than one big one;
• apply the same principle to placing paintings and photographs in the kitchen;
• paintings must be placed on different heights, this design trick visually makes the walls taller;
• curtains in a small kitchen should be light, not floor-length, made of light fabric.

Small kitchen in Khrushchev, with making the right choice design and furniture arrangement, turns into a very cozy and comfortable room. Follow our recommendations, then your small-sized kitchen will visually increase and look stylish and interesting.

Video - How to fit everything in the kitchen in Khrushchev

We invite you to see how you can functionally and comfortably fit absolutely everything - both appliances and furniture - in a very small kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building.

Creating an attractive and functional design in a small kitchen in Khrushchev is not an easy task. Such a room has a small square area, it has very low ceilings - all this complicates the work on the interior. However, it is quite possible to arrange a harmonious kitchen given the given parameters, if you are not afraid to show your own imagination and follow some tips.

Choosing a kitchen set for a kitchen in Khrushchev

It should be understood that for a small kitchen in Khrushchev only two types of layout are ideal - and.

Which upper cabinets choose for a kitchen in Khrushchev? It is preferable to choose compact, tall and spacious wall cabinets equipped with special storage systems (hooks, pull-out shelves, etc.).

They will accommodate the maximum amount of kitchen utensils, without visually “heavier” the room or making it even cramped.

From use open shelves and it is better to refuse cabinets, as they will create a feeling of clutter in an already small kitchen.

What lower cabinets should I choose for a kitchen in Khrushchev? Like the upper, lower cabinets should also be as functional and spacious as possible.

If possible, their upper part should also be actively used - it is recommended to equip them with work surfaces for cooking.

It is better to make the doors of such cabinets sliding, then they will take up much less space. In addition, it is recommended to place different hooks and rails on the doors for towels, potholders and other kitchen utensils.

How to arrange an apron in the kitchen in Khrushchev?

You can use regular stone, but artificial stone will look much better. This is not cheap, but high-quality and presentable material, which is perfect for finishing a kitchen apron.

This interior element will be highly durable and attractive. appearance, durability and practicality. The patterned design of artificial stone will give the kitchen respectability and solidity.

This material can be safely used when arranging the most different interiors- from to . It never goes out of style; such an apron will delight your household for many years.

An apron made of decorative artificial stone is difficult to distinguish from a product made of natural stone. It can serve for the same long time, looks almost worse, and costs much less.

Artificial stone is a fairly unpretentious material, and it is very easy to care for. If you regularly keep a kitchen apron made from such slabs clean, it will retain its visual appeal for a long time and will look no worse than on the day of purchase.

However, some precautionary measures will still have to be followed. Products made from artificial stone should not be exposed to aggressive chemical compounds.

If the surface of the kitchen apron accidentally gets such household products, as a paint solvent, oven and metal cleaning fluids containing acetone and methylene chloride, as well as acidic cleaning agents, you must immediately thoroughly rinse the surface of the product with plenty of soapy water, and then wipe it dry with a soft cloth.

What should be the color scheme of a kitchen in Khrushchev?

Preference should be given to the lightest shades. An excellent option for creating an interior in such a room would be to use white and glossy surfaces - thanks to them, the kitchen will look more spacious and bright.

It is also important to choose the appropriate one, which implies the use of a minimum amount of furniture and other design elements.

For example, high-tech style- the use of industrial finishes is encouraged: naked brickwork terracotta shade, concrete surfaces, metal elements.

A white self-leveling floor would look appropriate. Furniture should have a laconic form, and only the most functional items should be used; excesses are not allowed here.

Chrome and glass surfaces, light metal tables and chairs. White color will make the kitchen more spacious, fill it with light and radiance.

It is best to avoid bright colors in interior design, giving preference to muted natural shades with a metallic sheen.

The ideal option in this case is to choose a folding table or a transforming table. When folded, such models take up virtually no space in the kitchen. You can install them in the required position in a matter of seconds using a special mechanism.

If desired, you can also choose a regular dining table rectangular shape. You can install it in a corner, moving it close to the wall. An excellent option would be a square-shaped table, which can also be pushed into a corner.

Not the best option in this case, as it takes up too much space. There should be as few chairs as possible in a small kitchen. You can use stools that slide easily under the table.

A table equipped by attaching a folding table top to a wide window sill will help you save as much space in the kitchen as possible. You can also place a narrow bar counter in the kitchen instead of a traditional dining table. High bar stools go well with it.

Advice: You should not buy massive, heavy structures - even if the dimensions of such a table are small, it is completely unsuitable for a small kitchen. It is better to choose a table with graceful legs and a thin tabletop.

How to choose a refrigerator, hood and gas stove

When choosing a refrigerator, you should take a closer look at more compact devices that will not take up much space. If the family is small, a built-in model located at the bottom or top of the headset is perfect.

Any household appliances in a Khrushchev-era kitchen should be as compact and lightweight as possible. Some devices that are rarely used may need to be abandoned entirely.

Without which on modern kitchen there is no way around it, they must also be light, small and unnoticeable. It can be hidden behind the upper facades, but this is not necessary.

It may be worth choosing a special hood model that is ideal for installation in a small kitchen:

Ceiling hood- mounted in the ceiling. This model significantly saves space in the kitchen; it purifies the air not only above the stove, but throughout the entire room. In addition, its built-in backlight will be additional source light in the kitchen. Such a device is turned on using a switch located on the wall, or remote control management.

Built-in countertop (tabletop) hood- located next to hob. There are retractable models that are fixed at the level of the pans during cooking. After that, you can simply put them away on the countertop.

Hoods for wall mounting- the vapor trap in such a device is located under the stove. Foreign odors and steam enter the special pipe equipped with the necessary mechanisms.

As for, it is best to hide it behind the doors of the upper facades. It is very important that they are made of special fire-resistant material. It is necessary to remember that that it is prohibited to independently move the gas water heater to another place.

Correct placement of furniture

All countertops in such a kitchen should be as functional as possible; all existing surfaces in the room should be used, including. It is recommended to use only minimum required furniture and discard items that have no practical function.

Solve problems free space built-in household appliances will partially help, sliding doors, pull-out shelves and countertops. It is better to use folding furniture.

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What housewife doesn’t dream of a large and spacious kitchen? Only the one who already has it! But what if the kitchen area is only 6 square meters? I really want this little one to be equipped with all the necessary household appliances, so that everything is at hand, so that she is comfortable, and so that there is a place where the whole family can gather at the table, receive relatives and friends. Creating an original interior and choosing a design in a Khrushchev-era building during renovation is not an easy task, but nothing is impossible.

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Where to start planning a small kitchen in Khrushchev

There are two types of kitchens: square and rectangular. You should start with the most simple thing at first glance, namely, get rid of everything unnecessary. After all, the main idea is to visually increase the space.

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There are some rules for planning small kitchens:

1. In Khrushchev it is recommended to place furniture and household appliances in the letter “G” or the letter “P”.
2. It is better to leave gaps of 5 centimeters between equipment.
3. Make the selection of furniture in favor of capacious, but compact.
4. Instead of a stove, you can use a hob; there are 2 and 3 burner options on sale.
5. Provided that a hood is installed above the stove, the doors can be removed and the opening expanded.
6. If in a Khrushchev house the kitchen has access to a balcony, then you can expand the area using it by pre-insulating it. The balcony will serve as a dining room (read).
7. As an option, move the sink to the window opening. This will make it easier to place kitchen furniture using corner elements.
8. There must be at least two sockets above the surface where food preparation takes place.
9. For such dining area will be the most acceptable option. They are practical and take up minimal space.

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How to visually expand the space and choose furniture to complement the design?

In kitchens in Khrushchev with 6 squares, it is recommended to place furniture and household appliances in the letter “G” or in the shape linear layout. When choosing furniture, preference is given not to hinged doors, but to sliding or folding doors. Folding tables and chairs will help free up space and make the interior functional. It is better to choose a round or oval table. Convenient – ​​furniture that can be easily transformed, for example, a pull-out section. It can be used not only for storage, but also as a work surface.

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Oddly enough, the presence of large decorative elements in a Khrushchev-era building visually increases the space of the kitchen (photo below). Using mirrors when decorating an apron will optically increase the space. Excessive quantity wall shelves and cabinets reduces space. Horizontal parts should be used as little as possible. Vertical filling is preferable. Tall, narrow cabinets will look lighter and more appropriate than low, but wide ones.

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It is recommended to use corner furniture. Use all corners, use not only cabinets below, but also wall-mounted models. You can and should use the window sill. Attach a folding tabletop to it or use the space underneath to store equipment. The surface of the window sill can be replaced with a wider one and used as a working one.

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Almost all Khrushchev buildings have a mezzanine above the entrance. It can be disassembled and shelves and cabinets can be hung there. The use of many mirrored, shiny surfaces in the decor optically adds space. Furniture made of glass and glass doors will add lightness and airiness. The fewer open shelves in the design, the visually more space, which is important for such a small space in Khrushchev-era buildings. A floor where materials are laid diagonally (for example, laminate) will visually expand the space.

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Sliding or folding entrance doors They will save space and keep odors out. In a small family, instead of a dining table, you can use a bar counter, which will also serve as an additional work surface, storage location (photo above).

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Play of interior shades and lighting for visualization

Color and lighting play an important role in the design of small kitchens. The basic rule: do not use more than two colors, avoid dark shades of the walls (read) and floors. Dark colors They will significantly compress, and light ones will expand the space. Light colors will give the necessary airiness and lightness. You can place accents with bright, colorful decorative elements. Combining matte and glossy materials will also add additional volume.

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For walls, it is ideal to choose white (see also) or milky tones. Good - beige (considered), ivory, cream, etc. If you still prefer dark colors, then be sure to choose light furniture. It is optimal if the wall of the kitchen (how to choose) and the adjacent room are made in the same colors. In Khrushchevka. The ideal option would be . You can “play” with the color of the furniture. It can be bright, colorful, or maybe a tone or two different from the color of the walls or floor.

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Lighting plays a big role. The best option is a fairly large crystal chandelier (tips for choosing) in the dining area and spotlights above the work surface. Pay attention to the window: if it is narrow, then perhaps it is worth expanding the window opening? The better lit a room is, the more spacious it should look.

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Curtains should be light or match the color of the furniture, not the floor. Light fabrics look good - tulle, organza (read also). Blinds are appropriate in the kitchen. Heavy curtains will look bad. Fabrics tend to get dirty quickly and absorb odors. Lightweight materials can be washed frequently and dry quickly.

There is no need to get carried away with the abundance of decorative elements; 3-5 bright details for 6 squares is quite enough.

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Repair and its errors

A good choice of design, if you are renovating a small kitchen, would be to design the space in the same style. Kitchen appliances, sinks, and other work surfaces should be located nearby, at a distance of about one and a half meters from each other. The room should be uncluttered with furniture and well lit.

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It’s bad when the room is burdened with an incorrect selection of colors in the interior, there is a mixture of styles, and there is no unity. An abundance of cabinets and shelves will significantly narrow the space.

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TO typical mistakes can be attributed:

• poorly thought out installation of sockets for electrical appliances;
• excessively large working surface;
• hood with massive air vent;
• lack of free space.

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Style selection

Minimalism

Laconic, nothing superfluous, as simple as possible. The color palette is neutral. Compact, multifunctional furniture. Lots of free space or tall, narrow pencil cases to increase volume. Minimum decor, simple technique everyday life A contrasting but subdued color option is possible.

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High-tech kitchen in Khrushchev

An abundance of “advanced” household appliances, furniture with glossy surfaces, a contrasting, bright color palette. Here you can unwind your soul by creating original design. Shiny surfaces, glass, expensive equipment are simply a must. Metal maximum, minimum natural wood, an abundance of newfangled details.

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Modern

Practical style. Maximum amount household appliances, metal. This is the most a budget option design, made from modern available materials, lasts quite a long time. Contrasting shades and interesting things are irreplaceable.

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Classic style

Furniture made of natural wood or “like it” (told). Light color palette. Use of stucco elements. It is impossible to completely comply with the classics in a small kitchen. You can take some elements as a basis. This style will suit for connoisseurs of vintage and Victorian eras. An abundance of wooden carvings and porcelain is a great way to make your kitchen original.

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Provence

Graceful light furniture, presence in the design floral motifs, light colors, presence of flowers in pots, curtains in rustic style, dishes of different colors.

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Idea with a window sill table

A window sill-tabletop is an excellent solution for a small kitchen of 6 square meters. Masks the heating radiator and provides storage space. Tabletops of this type eliminate the need to purchase and place a dining table and, therefore, significantly save space.

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The kitchen set can be connected into a single unit with the surface using a table top-window sill. Whether it would be better to make a bar counter, a tabletop with rounded or rectangular shapes depends on the interior of the kitchen.

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Placement of the geyser

Usually, geyser in such houses it is skillfully built into the kitchen furniture. It can be placed in a wall cabinet above the table top or just above work area. The column should not be placed near refrigerators, hoods, gas stove. The cabinet for the column must be purchased from special fireproof materials. You can not make a cabinet at all, but place it between two wall cabinets, finishing it after complete installation false door that closes with a magnet.

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Kitchen decor: installing a bar counter

In Khrushchev for a small family, a kitchen design of 6 square meters. m. with a bar counter - just a find. It is convenient for two or four to dine at the counter, it can be used as a cutting area when preparing food, it can serve extra space storage Bar counters can be single-level (a simple tabletop), multi-level (where shelves are located) or a place where you can build a refrigerator or other household appliance. Bar counters are equipped with a chrome rack for glasses, mugs and other small items.

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Place for a washing machine

Kitchens that are equipped with a machine for washing clothes become more functional and allow housewives to cook and wash at the same time. In Khrushchev, the washing machine is built into a specially designated niche next to the sink. Some do not install a door, while other housewives, on the contrary, prefer the door to disguise the equipment. The modern market allows you to choose the color of the machine to match kitchen set or purchase a ready-made headset with built-in washing machine, already performed in a single ensemble.

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Refrigerator and 6 square meters in the kitchen

It is impossible to imagine a kitchen without a refrigerator. During the cooking process, the housewife uses it more than once, and in a Khrushchev house its placement, due to the small volume of the room, is somewhat difficult. The refrigerator built into the kitchen furniture looks most advantageous.

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Options for placing the refrigerator: place it in a special niche corresponding to its dimensions; a single-chamber refrigerator can be built into the base of the countertop.

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What if the refrigerator is not placed in the kitchen?

In small Khrushchev-era rooms of 6 square meters. every centimeter is precious, so if possible, the refrigerator is located nearby, for example, in the corridor, hallway, living room or balcony room. There will always be a use for the free space.

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A small kitchen can be turned into a center of attraction for the family, making it comfortable and cozy, and making cooking easier. How many ideas and fantasies can be put into its design!

Have you noticed that conversations about apartments often begin with traditional questions: “how many rooms?” and “what is the size of the kitchen?” And the question about quadrature does not surprise anyone. Firstly, the kitchen has already become not only a place for eating, but rather a general gathering place for the whole family. Secondly, the variety of offers of modern kitchen furniture that surrounds us sometimes makes us regret the small area of ​​​​the room - how to “shove” proposals from furniture and kitchen appliance developers into the interior of a 6 sq. m kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building. Interior of a small kitchen in Khrushchev. See 50 photos of small kitchen design ideas.

How to arrange a refrigerator, gas stove, sink, microwave and much more, the mere sight of which makes housewives dizzy. And on top of that there is also a dining table for three to four people. That’s why the owners of Khrushchev apartments struggle because of the small area and not always good layout of their apartments. The interior of a small kitchen in Khrushchev - large " headache" However, I exist optimal options, allowing for successful placement necessary equipment and furniture even in the interior of a Khrushchev kitchen of 6 sq. m.

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Some options include expanding the space by remodeling the kitchen and living room. To do this, it is necessary to dismantle the wall between the rooms and install the bar counter in its place. Other options are more gentle and do not require major work. For example, replacing a gas stove with a hob. In this case, you can “attach” an oven or dishwasher under the hob. Interior of a small kitchen in Khrushchev photo:

Interior of a small kitchen in Khrushchev

In any case, the main emphasis should be on the optimal arrangement of furniture, then a lot of equipment will fit and there will be enough free space. Interior design of a small-sized kitchen - the ideal option is to manufacture kitchen furniture to order. Fortunately, there are plenty of relevant companies today, and computer programs will allow you to choose the most good option sketch of a furniture kitchen set.

Instead of a regular dining table, you can install a folding or extendable table, or a bar counter. You can also use a window sill as a dining table, after expanding it to the right size. It may be successful to use retractable modules with drawers equipped with wheels. The angular layout of furniture will allow you to implement the idea of ​​​​reducing the depth of floor cabinets installed near adjacent walls. At the same time, the depth of cabinets whose countertops do not have appliances or a sink built into them can be reduced to 40 centimeters. 20 centimeters is also a significant saving for a kitchen of 6 square meters. Interior of a small kitchen photo:

Believe me, there are plenty of options for turning a small room into a comfortable, practical and rational kitchen.

Interior design for a small kitchen

How often designers are happy to give their advice on how best to arrange huge kitchen-dining rooms. What should people do who are forced to make do with tiny kitchenettes – the problems of ordinary “Khrushchev” apartments? In such a “masterpiece of the Thaw era,” such a tiny space is allocated for cooking and eating food that residents of large families often have to take turns to dine. Kitchen interior in Khrushchev photo:

Whatever one may say, there is no need to despair. Even the interior of a small kitchen in a Khrushchev building can be turned into a functional, comfortable and beautiful room. The main thing is to correctly develop the interior design of a small-sized kitchen, and then find a manufacturer who can bring your idea to life.

Since every centimeter counts in the kitchen area of ​​a small apartment, it is necessary to use it strictly for its intended purpose, thereby squeezing out maximum functionality. It is important to know and also take into account all the design features. For example, it is extremely undesirable to clutter the room with heavy furniture. No matter how exclusive and expensive the set may seem, its bulkiness can turn a small kitchen into a closet. Interior of a small kitchen in Khrushchev photo:

Interior design of a small kitchen in classic style, which implies the use of contrasting elements, is undoubtedly the best option. Using small cabinets, large shelves, transparent surfaces in cool shades and mirrors, you can visually increase the volume of the room, expand the interior space of a Khrushchev kitchen of 6 sq. m. It is recommended to make maximum use kitchen space, even a window sill can make an excellent shelf, but you should not place the furniture too close to the entrance.

As for headsets, then excellent choice There will be linear and corner models of kitchens. To achieve freedom and functional design, it is strongly recommended to order furniture with ready-made connectors for household appliances. Washing machine, the stove and oven can always be selected in small sizes in order to save space. Built-in is very popular today kitchen furniture, effectively saving room space. The interior of the kitchen in the Khrushchev photo, created with the help of a built-in set, will become functional and neat.

Additional lighting of furniture is also important, as it can add special originality. With the help of light sources placed on the walls or under furniture, in cabinets, you can achieve amazing effects. It is not recommended to use more than three colors when decorating a small kitchen, as this can “overload” the room, making it visually several times smaller. Interior of a small kitchen photo: